28: Finding Inspiration During Unemployment
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Show Notes
In episode 28, Walter Grandez, Strength & Conditioning Coach joins us.
Specifically Walter will be looking at:
- Getting blindsided by unemployment
- Using additional time to develop
- How to get the next job
About Walter
"Walter is currently a Network Youth National Team Sport Scientist with the US Soccer Federation and was formerly the Lead Academy Strength and Conditioning Coach for the LA Galaxy (MLS). He has previously worked in professional baseball for the Philadelphia Phillies in the Minor League farming system in the Dominican Republic, worked as a sport scientist for USA Rugby Men's 7s national team, and a former strength and conditioning coach with the United States Olympic & Paralympic Committee. He started off his coaching career as an EXOS Performance Specialist Intern in 2016 which led to his first coaching job as an Assistant Athletic Performance Coach at California State University, Northridge. He currently holds the distinction title of Registered Strength and Conditioning Coach (RSCC) and his CSCS through the NSCA and recently graduated with his MSc from AT Still University in March 2020"
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